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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 519.14 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 519.14 and 252.09 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 519.14 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/519.14 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 519.14 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 130,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,870.63/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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